5.

Assignments…

a)Classify resources on the basis of ownership.

b)Can you name some resource rich but economically backward regions and some resource poor but
economically developed regions ?Give reasons for such a situation.

c)Find out reasons for low proportion of net sown area in Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur and
Andaman and Nicobar islands.

d)Fill in the blanks of the following table with correct informations [CBSE 2020]

RESOURCES EXAMPLES/TYPES

A------------------------------------ Solar and Wind energy

B------------------------------------- Minerals and Fossil fuels

PRACTISE QUESTIONS OF 3/5 MARKS—

1.What are resources ?Write a note on classification of resources.

2.What are the causes of land degradation ?

3.How can the land be saved from degradation ?

4.What is Agenda 21 ?

5. Describe the various factors which are responsible for soil formation .

6.Distinguish between khaddar and bhangar.

7.Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

8.State the characteristic features of black soil.

9.Distinguish between stock and reserves.

10. Why should we use land resources with careful planning?

11.Which type of soil is most suitable for growing the crop of cashewnut?[CBSE 2019]

12.Which type of soil in India is most widespread and important ?[CBSE 2019]

13.Describe the importance of an equitable distribution of resources in the society.[CBSE 2020]

14.Describe the need of resources for human survival.[CBSE 2020]

15.Fill in the blank---

Coal and Petroleum are ---------------- sources of energy.[CBSE 2020]

16.Classify resources on the basis of origin . [CBSE 2018]